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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.96, 20,611.80 and 11,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.96, 20,611.80 and 11,202.48 is: 15,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.96 : 20,611.80 = 11,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.96/20,611.80 = 11,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.96x = 20,611.80 × 11,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.96x = 230,903,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,903,277.26/14,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.59

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